Plus-Size Clothing

The ZAÄN Asymmetric Tunic was available at the brand’s pop-up shop at the National Women’s Show in Montreal, last March. Though I was already familiar with the brand – Sophie Paquette (ZAÄN designer in chief!) and I were both involved in the 2016 Montreal + Fashion Week… ►►►

Versatile clothes are the key to packing light and strategic. Here are a few tips to help you pack light – and pack wise – for your next adventure… ►►►

Following my recent post about brands selling plus-size clothing without actually SHOWING the clothes, I did get some “answers”. Or maybe I should call that “replies” because in all cases, not much is actually answered. Or maybe I should call that “replies” because in all cases, not much is actually answered. ►►►

I’ve always had a preference for “princess cut” (also known as “empire waist” or “A cut”) tunics since I feel it’s the kind of cut that fits my silhouette the best. Sportive Plus’ princess cut has rarely failed me, from the Tsù tunic to the Xenon sweater (which also works well as a tunic by the way). ►►►

Many retailers have decided to get on board and offer plus-size items in their collection. Great news. What is not so great, is that we get shown the same regular sized model with the regular sized clothing on. ►►►

With the holidays coming, I decided to do my part in encouraging local purchasing by spreading the word about a Canadian label, Large Lad Clothing (LLC). #ShopLocal ►►►

It can be challenging to travel, whatever your size. But plus-size travelers have struggle of their own… And there’s nothing like a little humor to discuss annoying stuff and bring awareness to our issues! ►►►

I discovered by accident the Rocky Ridge III skirt as I was shopping in an off-price department store. Lucky accident though, because this is one of Columbia Sportswear most interesting piece I have ever gotten! (Sadly, this item seems to be unavailable for the moment, but let’s hope Columbia remembers their plus-size lady clients and bring that model back!) ►►►